Disclosure: We were given two complimentary tickets to help facilitate this post. No other compensation was given. All opinions are my own. This year was a big birthday for the Sugar Snaps. It took me a long time to decide what to do for their birthdays because I was wrapped up in the magic of having four turning four! Then, it hit me. They loved our previous experiences … [Read more...]
Hey Diddle Diddle Costume Photo Shoot
We enjoy dressing the kids up for Halloween. The first year, we dressed them all as ducks. The second year, they were raccoons. Last year, they were Little Bo Peep and her three sheep. We extended the Bo Peep theme into their third birthday party last year. This year, we dressed them as the 'Hey Diddle, Diddle' nursery rhyme. A while back, I saw a post on a costume for the … [Read more...]
Outdoor Photo Shoot
We did a photo shoot with Mia of Mia Z Photography before Christmas which was a lot of fun. The Sugar Snaps were full of energy and we are always amazed that Mia is able to capture moments despite that. At this age, they just want to run around and she runs right after them and captures their expressions. As a Mama of twins herself, she is … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Family Fun
We enjoyed a nice Thanksgiving holiday at Grandma and Grandpa's (my parents) house. I always enjoy making the mashed potatoes. There is something homey and decadent about fresh mashed potatoes. Since the Sugar Snaps and I are vegetarian, Grandma and Grandpa got us a tofu 'turkey' from Trader Joes which was very good! My … [Read more...]
Sailor Love
We went out on a date night to see West Side Story and my sister-in-law, Leanne, graciously agreed to watch her niece and nephews, which is busy to say the least, while she is pregnant. Our newest niece is due in July. We dressed them in their sailor suits for added cuteness while they spent time with Aunt Leanne. Before she arrived, I took some photos of the Sugar Snaps on … [Read more...]